Safety Case Study: Crystalline Silica Exposure

0.08 Hrs
SKU: JCOM-40100

Cutting, grinding, and drilling materials that contain silica, such as concrete and mortar, can form respirable silica. These small silica particles can cause irreversible lung damage if proper exposure controls are not used. In this short scenario, you will see how Paul’s long term exposure resulted in lifelong respiratory issues.

Safety Case Study: Crystalline Silica Exposure

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English
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Author | Dan Hannan

Dan Hannan is a certified safety professional – a designation awarded through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals – and an OSHA-authorized outreach trainer. For the past 28 years, he has provided professional environmental, health and safety services to the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing and ethanol industries. His work has included project safety management, compliance auditing, risk assessment, training and program development.

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